Preview: Ole Miss

STARKVILLE - The Mississippi State Bulldogs are back at the Griss on Wednesday facing off against in-state rivals, the Ole Miss Rebels. First Serve is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on SEC Network.

Gameday Info
Wednesday, October 23 (7 p.m. CT.)

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The First Serve

State fell in their last matchup against the Missouri Tigers 3-1.
These two teams have faced off 105 times.
The Bulldogs are ranked 3rd in the SEC in digs per set collecting 15.27 on average.
The Bulldogs are also ranked 4th in the SEC in assists per set (12.82) and blocks per set (2.50)
Arissa Smith is ranked 2nd in the country and 1st in the SEC in hitting percentage, hitting .467.
Smith is also ranked 5th in the SEC in blocks per set collecting 1.23 per set.
Kailin Newsome has now had eight double-double matches this season after picking up 15 kills and 15 digs against Missouri.
Mele Corral-Blagojevich has had 4 multiple-ace games this season, with State being 3-1 in those matches.

Scouting The Opponent

Ole Miss enters Wednesday's matchup 13-5 and 3-3 in SEC play.
The Rebels won their last match on the road against South Carolina 3-0.
The Rebels are led by head coach Bre Henry.
Ole Miss is ranked 2nd in the SEC in team assist with 851 and team kills with 911.
The Rebels are ranked 3rd in the SEC in opposing hitting percentage (.177) and team digs (975)
Setter Mokihana Tufono is ranked 3rd in the conference in assists per set with 10.51.
Defensive Specialist Cammy Niesen is ranked 3rd in the conference in total digs with 297.

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Players Mentioned

Mele Corral-Blagojevich

Kailin Newsome

Arissa Smith

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